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Add 4/2 and 42/36

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/36

4/2 + 42/36 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    4/2 = 4 × 18/2 × 18 = 72/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/36 + 42/36 = 72 + 42/36 = 114/36
  5. 114/36 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 4/2 + 42/36 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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